The 1000 Denier Cordura® nylon construction offers critical advantages over traditional vinyl hose packs. At just 30 oz (1.9 lbs), it's significantly lighter than rigid vinyl alternatives, reducing firefighter fatigue during long stairwell climbs or wildland hikes. Cordura also flexes to conform to your back, improving comfort and balance when carrying up to 150 feet of 2-inch hose. The material provides superior tear and abrasion resistance in rugged environments while maintaining the 3,200 cubic inch capacity needed for structural attack lines. This makes the 420RD ideal for departments needing one pack that performs in both high-rise hotel fires and brush fire operations.

Yes—this is one of the few forestry-style packs designed specifically for structural hose. The boxy 11-inch depth and 3,200 cubic inch volume accommodate three rolls of larger-diameter structural hose, including 1.5" or 1.75" attack lines totaling 100-150 feet. The double-stitched padded shoulder straps distribute the heavy load evenly, critical when ascending 40+ flights of stairs in a high-rise standpipe operation. The exterior zippered pocket keeps nozzles, reducers, and spanner wrenches organized and separate from the hose bundle, allowing faster deployment in hallways or stairwells.

The integrated 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material ensures visibility in smoke-filled environments, low-light wildland operations, and nighttime roadway incidents. Unlike add-on reflective tape that can peel or fade, the Scotchlite is built into the red Cordura construction for durability. This is especially important during progressive hose lays in brush fires or when moving through darkened high-rise stairwells, where incident commanders and crew members need to track personnel locations quickly.

The 420RD's 11-inch depth and 18" x 16" x 11" dimensions make it wider and boxier than traditional wildland forestry packs, which are optimized for narrow 1.5" hose rolls. This extra volume allows the Universal Pack to handle the bulk of structural fire hose (1.75" attack lines) while still accommodating wildland supply lines. The large protective flap with heavy-duty closures secures mixed hose loads, and the web carrying handles simplify loading onto apparatus. If your department responds to both urban interface fires and high-rise incidents, the 420RD eliminates the need to stock separate packs.

At 18" W x 16" H x 11" D and weighing just 1.9 lbs empty, the pack is compact enough to store in most apparatus compartments, SCBA brackets, or jump seat areas when not loaded. The flexible Cordura construction allows it to compress slightly when empty, unlike rigid vinyl packs. When loaded with 150 feet of hose, plan for the pack to expand to its full 3,200 cubic inch capacity. The web carrying handles make it easy to grab and deploy quickly during initial attack or relay pumping operations.